Photo Blog Covering the City of Brussels, Belgium

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Sainte-Catherine

Eglise Sainte-Catherine

All that remains of the 14C-15C church, which was extended in 1629, is the Baroque-style tower (n° 45).

Baroque-style tower of Saint-Catherine Church

Close up of the Baroque-style tower of Sainte-Catherine Church

The church on the square today was designed by Joseph Poelaert and was built from 1854 to 1859 in a combination of architectural styles.
The main inspiration was drawn from the Eglise St-Eustache (Church of St Eustache) in Paris.The chevet is indicative of the fairly whimsical design of the architect. Inside, there is a picture by De Crayer entitled Sainte-Catherine reçue au ciel.The typical Flemish pulpit may have come from the cathedral church in Mechelen. The two tombs were carved by Gilles-Lambert Godecharle.

The church from the outside:

The church on the square

Close up of the church on the square

View of the church from on its side from the Marché-au-poisson

View of the church from the tip of the Sainte-Catherine square

View of the church from one of the many cafés & restaurants of the Sainte-Catherine square